Donald Trump’s support for pro-AI proposal fuels Maga backlash
US president endorses move to restrict regulation by states after lobbying from Silicon Valley
US president endorses move to restrict regulation by states after lobbying from Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley’s sway in the White House is alarming populists in the president’s base

Republicans fear backlash against White House agenda could undermine support in this year’s midterm elections

Administration faces unprecedented criticism from Big Tech and former supporters over attacks on the AI lab

The president accepts that AI infrastructure building has angered voters as he urges companies to absorb energy costs

Pro-industry campaign groups deploy millions amid growing public support for tighter regulation

Silicon Valley encourages the view that the technology is unstoppable — and Trump seems to agree